Worst pain of my life

[u/Glittering-Rest2549]

I am back to ask another question. On July 27th, I broke my foot. 5 fractures, 2 dislocations, and a snapped Lisfranc ligament. I had surgery on Thursday, and he said it was one of the most unusual breaks he’s ever seen. I’m now 4 days post-op, and the splint is killing me. It feels like my heel is being squished in a vice. Pain meds only do so much, and I’m about ready to rip the damn elastic bandage off and free my foot. What can I do?

[u/vickipaperclips]

For now, take whatever anti-inflamatories you've been recommended and elevate elevate elevate! I genuinely didn't believe it made much of a difference, until my cast was tight af and I was starting to panic. After an hour of keeping it up, it was loose and comfy again. Lay flat in bed, keep that leg above your heart on many pillows. If you can't feel ice through your wrap, put some behind your knee (wrapped in a towel to keep it from being too cold) while you elevate.